Logistics Technician 1 (Receiving)

Hunting•Stafford, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Technician 1 is responsible for shipping and receiving activities, with a heavy focus on receiving. The role manages customer and outsourced shipments, incoming product receipts, and inventory of packages awaiting shipment. The position works with freight forwarders, customers, vendors, and the Purchasing team to coordinate shipments and resolve receiving issues. It also tracks departmental performance and supports process improvements related to safety, quality, employee efficiency, and cost reduction. The role requires onsite work in a production-floor environment with non-hazardous noise levels in a climate-controlled facility. Evening and weekend hours, as well as frequent planned and unplanned overtime, are required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug testing. Employment is subject to background checks appropriate to the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, warehouse operations, or international freight coordination.
Familiarity with import/export documentation.
Mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated understanding of the MS Office Suite of productivity tools.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments.
Ability to pass and maintain forklift certification; training is provided.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, including participation in random drug testing.
Ability to undergo background checks appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate scheduling and pickup of outbound international shipments with freight forwarders and customers according to customer requirements.
Schedule and coordinate local shipments to ensure delivery to customers before the end of business.
Scan and catalog shipping documentation, including bills of lading, and maintain documentation showing customers were notified before shipping or invoicing.
Assist with loading shipments and outsourced material for customers and vendors; obtain and maintain forklift certification, with training provided.
Assist the Packaging Coordinator as needed and complete quality training on the final visual inspection process for products packaged for customers or vendors.
Receive all incoming shipments into the ERP system, accurately entering part numbers, quantities, and heat or lot numbers.
Verify received parts against receipt paperwork and purchase orders.
Communicate with the Purchasing team to resolve incoming-receipt issues or errors.
Process receiving paperwork according to departmental guidelines.
Assist with unloading incoming receipts using various methods; obtain and maintain forklift certification, with training provided.
Develop and publish metrics to track the department’s overall performance.
Identify, develop, and implement processes and projects that improve company strategies in safety, quality, employee efficiency, and cost reduction.
Manage inventory of products and packages awaiting shipment.
Maintain accurate counts of packages, parts, packing slips, sales order lines, and shipment status for dock inventory.
Keep dock inventory organized and clearly labeled so customer shipments can be pulled quickly.
Develop and publish weekly and monthly metrics for products awaiting shipment, aligned with company goals and strategies.
Develop and implement inventory strategies to improve departmental efficiency.